patent in French

patent in French is brevet, patente, breveter — patent means an official government grant giving an inventor sole rights to make, use, or sell an invention for a set period.

patent in French

brevet

noun

A declaration issued by a government agency that the inventor of a new invention has the sole privilege of making, selling, or using the claimed invention for a specified period.

patente

noun

A declaration issued by a government agency that the inventor of a new invention has the sole privilege of making, selling, or using the claimed invention for a specified period.

breveter

verb

To (successfully) register (a new invention) with a government agency to obtain the sole privilege of its manufacture, sale, and use for a specified period.

faire breveter

verb

To (successfully) register (a new invention) with a government agency to obtain the sole privilege of its manufacture, sale, and use for a specified period.

What does "patent" mean?

noun An official government grant giving an inventor sole rights to make, use, or sell an invention for a set period.
"He spent years waiting for the patent on his invention to be approved."
verb To obtain a patent for an invention.
"She patented her kitchen gadget so nobody else could sell copies of it."
adj Obvious or clear to see; completely evident.
"Her delight at the news was patent to everyone in the room."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

patent in a sentence

He spent years waiting for the patent on his invention to be approved.
No one else may copy the gadget while the patent is still valid.
She patented her kitchen gadget so nobody else could sell copies of it.
Engineers at the firm have patented a quieter type of fan.

Similar words in French

apparent evident franchise license manifest monopoly palpable plain

Common French translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "patent" in French?

"patent" in French is brevet, patente, breveter. patent means: An official government grant giving an inventor sole rights to make, use, or sell an invention for a set period.

How do you use "patent" in a sentence?

Example: "He spent years waiting for the patent on his invention to be approved." In French, "patent" is brevet, patente, breveter.

Are there other ways to say "patent" in French?

Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "patent": brevet, patente, breveter, faire breveter.

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